I got some makeup brushes from the dollar tree. They look just like the Amazon ones. There are only a few sizes. But they work great and they are a 1 50 here in Canada. 😊 And I love my distress oxide inks. They are so much fun.
The Altenew brush is super for some, but with my minor hand issue/bit of arthritis, it’s uncomfortable and not ergonomic. Blending brushes aren’t good either - my hand hand wants to be more open (and yes, I’ve tried them in all the positions, and will use the ones with very tiny brushes occasionally for picky, tiny stencil spaces). So my go to is still Ranger dome foams (adore!) on their old wooden handle. Distress Oxides are my desert island inks and blend like buttah!
I laughed so hard when you dropped the lid on your project. Shows that even the pros can screw up a card - but at least you knew how to fix it as good as new. Enjoyed the video.
Hey Laurel, I've been watching your channel for over a year... Love the honesty on which products work for you and what is not the price... Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!
I loved the tutorial. Yours are always so instructive, and light hearted. Loved that you left the OOPSIE in because we all do it. This way you showed us not to throw the background away but how to fix it. Your bullet journals look impressive. I'll be making a journey over to Amazon to check those out. Thanks.
I went to Big Lots and bought the blending brushes from their makeup department, they were so cheap and work great, you buy them as singles but I pick up a couple as I stop there and have several now.
Thank u Laurel. I love your soft, kind, GENTLE voice on your videos. When u do teaching videos like this one. u say things in a way that make the viewer feel like they can try it. Thank u 4 leaving the oopies in your videos. They make me feel like I'm not dumb & stupid 4 making a mistake. I just did a card this weekend that I used red ink, but I needed pink ink 4 it. I blended the red ink down 2 pink. That was so fun. I'm addicted 2 it. Have a great, blessed, victorious day.
The brushes from Amazon are great, I use them all the time, such a bargain as they are a lot cheaper. Also love the small round brushes that come stacked together from Amazon
Love your humor Laurel!! I love how real and honest you are!! By the way, I bought one of your bullet journals!! I love your artwork on it, I got the one with all the squares!! ❤
Just bought the two rainbow-journals over on Amazon - not like I don‘t have a million notebooks but they are so pretty 🤩 Thank you for your fabulous, fun, inspiring videos! Kind regards from Germany, Nicola
@LaurelBeard I got them in a couple days ago and am so pleased with them. I just might have to get a few more. Can one have too many journals? I think not
Hi Laurel. I bought the Amazon set of brushes when they were labelled as being for makeup. Although they're a bit big for my makeup bag, I liked them so much that I bought another set for ink blending, thinking that they would be good for that as well. I'm actually rubbish at both, but it's not because of the brushes, it's me. Sad but true.😢
Very helpful and you saved me from wasting money on a bunch of blender tools that I probably wouldn’t use. Question about the blender brushes: Can you use the same set for both types of ink that you use or do you keep two sets of brushes - one for the Distress Oxides and one for the Catherine Pooler inks?
Hi Laurel, that was extremely helpful, where did you get that flower mask from, did you make it yourself with Mylar. Love the backgrounds, I too love the very bright colors. Tfs
Hi Laurel, I always appreciate your honesty with the "expensive" craft we have.
I got some makeup brushes from the dollar tree. They look just like the Amazon ones. There are only a few sizes. But they work great and they are a 1 50 here in Canada. 😊
And I love my distress oxide inks. They are so much fun.
5 x 9 is a great size!
Thanks Laurel! Very helpful video. I also appreciate that you left in and showed us how to fix the "oopsie.
The Altenew brush is super for some, but with my minor hand issue/bit of arthritis, it’s uncomfortable and not ergonomic. Blending brushes aren’t good either - my hand hand wants to be more open (and yes, I’ve tried them in all the positions, and will use the ones with very tiny brushes occasionally for picky, tiny stencil spaces). So my go to is still Ranger dome foams (adore!) on their old wooden handle. Distress Oxides are my desert island inks and blend like buttah!
Love all your videos! What stencil did you use in the Tips Tricks? LOVE that one!
I laughed so hard when you dropped the lid on your project. Shows that even the pros can screw up a card - but at least you knew how to fix it as good as new. Enjoyed the video.
Hey Laurel, I've been watching your channel for over a year... Love the honesty on which products work for you and what is not the price... Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!
My brushes are a set of cheapies from Amazon. I don't use a journal but my sister does so I purchased two for her. They're lovely!
Hey Laurel. I still love you and your art. You always busy 🐝
I love this video. Thank you!
TFS Laurel!!! You are a ROCKSTAR when it comes to different products to use! Hugs my creative & crafty Friend XOXOXO
I loved the tutorial. Yours are always so instructive, and light hearted. Loved that you left the OOPSIE in because we all do it. This way you showed us not to throw the background away but how to fix it. Your bullet journals look impressive. I'll be making a journey over to Amazon to check those out. Thanks.
I went to Big Lots and bought the blending brushes from their makeup department, they were so cheap and work great, you buy them as singles but I pick up a couple as I stop there and have several now.
All great tips!
Thank u Laurel. I love your soft, kind, GENTLE voice on your videos. When u do teaching videos like this one. u say things in a way that make the viewer feel like they can try it. Thank u 4 leaving the oopies in your videos. They make me feel like I'm not dumb & stupid 4 making a mistake.
I just did a card this weekend that I used red ink, but I needed pink ink 4 it. I blended the red ink down 2 pink. That was so fun. I'm addicted 2 it.
Have a great, blessed, victorious day.
This was such an amazing comment, thank you so much!!!!!
@@LaurelBeard u r very welcome.
Love the highlights in your hair. Always happy to see your videos.
Hi Laurel, watching you on replay. Can’t wait to see your take on ink blending!
The brushes from Amazon are great, I use them all the time, such a bargain as they are a lot cheaper. Also love the small round brushes that come stacked together from Amazon
Beautiful cards 🥰 I love your ink blending, your color choices and your card designs ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx
Thanks for sharing Laurel. Hugs.
Congratulations on your planners! You’ve done some beautiful covers and I applaud you! Love these a d will be checking them out! 💕🙋♀️🇺🇸
Thx Laurel yes I did learn something love the colours. have a great week
Awesome RUclips. I sent it to a friend who wants to learn how to ink blend. This is a good start for her. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I purchased the one with the church or mission on the front. It’s absolutely beautiful and I love it. 🥰
Oh thank you so much! I love that one as well!
I love your videos! They're so informative and you're so funny! 🩷 you Laurel! 🙃
Cool. Thanks!
Awesome tips! I love color, too! It makes me happy 🥰
I love your paintings. They are fantastic.
I ordered 6 of your journals. I love them.
Oh wow! Thank you so much!
Love your humor Laurel!!
I love how real and honest you are!!
By the way, I bought one of your bullet journals!!
I love your artwork on it,
I got the one with all the squares!! ❤
OH thank you so much for the support! I love that one too! It's my phone case!
@@LaurelBeard you’re so welcome!!
I prefer the mini brushes from Gina K Designs
Just bought the two rainbow-journals over on Amazon - not like I don‘t have a million notebooks but they are so pretty 🤩 Thank you for your fabulous, fun, inspiring videos! Kind regards from Germany, Nicola
Awe, thank you so much for the support!
@@LaurelBeard They just arrived - so quick! And so pretty, too. Now I just got to think what to do with them. I just love hoarding notebooks, sigh 😂
Love the colors of your new journals...just bought two. Love your videos TFS
Yay! Thank you!
@LaurelBeard I got them in a couple days ago and am so pleased with them. I just might have to get a few more. Can one have too many journals? I think not
Love watching your channel, Laurel. Amazing tips and tricks. Just placed an order for blending brushes and your bullet journals.
Oh that's amazing!
Hi Laurel. I bought the Amazon set of brushes when they were labelled as being for makeup. Although they're a bit big for my makeup bag, I liked them so much that I bought another set for ink blending, thinking that they would be good for that as well.
I'm actually rubbish at both, but it's not because of the brushes, it's me. Sad but true.😢
I have those brushes from Amazon. I love them.
Hello beautiful how are you doing
Thank you!
What is the best card stock to use for ink blending? I use Distress Oxides. Thanks.
Very helpful and you saved me from wasting money on a bunch of blender tools that I probably wouldn’t use. Question about the blender brushes: Can you use the same set for both types of ink that you use or do you keep two sets of brushes - one for the Distress Oxides and one for the Catherine Pooler inks?
I use the same brushes for both of my ink brands! The only ones I would say NOT to mix is if you are blending with archival ink.....
@@LaurelBeard Thank you!!
Hi Laurel, that was extremely helpful, where did you get that flower mask from, did you make it yourself with Mylar. Love the backgrounds, I too love the very bright colors. Tfs
I made it ions ago! Joggles has some great stencils, So does the crafters workshop! Or make your own!
Is it possible to switch from oxide to pigmentink with the same brush?
absolutely! Do it all the time.
Laurel…..you use that small tip glue you have had forever….fine tip, maybe white clear when dry…what is its name??? Thanks in advance!
Bearly Arts Glue~! I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
I struggle with how much pressure to use.
Where can I get your card positioner?
It's called the Misti Stamping Tool. Scrapbook.com, Catherine Pooler, Amazon, Direct from their website ;)
The sponges are dry...correct?
correct, and I just rinse them under the sink when done to clean them.
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